United States Politics and Government May 23, 2026 Trump Administration Chips Away at Last Traces of Broad Inquiry Into Jan. 6 Two recent moves aligned the department ever more closely with President Trump’s own efforts to whitewash the events of that day. Trump Administration Chips Away at Last Traces of Broad Inquiry Into Jan. 6 Two recent moves aligned the department ever more closely with President Trump’s own efforts to whitewash the events of that day. See more
Aid Jul 23, 2026 Andy Burnham could easily ignore the UK’s falling aid commitment. He would be wise not to | Halima Begum The FCDO’s annual report was quietly released just as Starmer was leaving office – it continues a long-term shift from supporting countries most in need to s... Andy Burnham could easily ignore the UK’s falling aid commitment. He would be wise not to | Halima Begum The FCDO’s annual report was quietly released just as Starmer was leaving office – it continues a long-term shift from supporting countries most in need to s... Share
Europe Jul 23, 2026 Nobody in Europe knows or cares what Kemi Badenoch thinks. That’s a big mistake | Simon Nixon The opposition leader wants to pull the UK out of the ECHR, wrecking treaties from the Good Friday agreement to the Gibraltar dealSitting in Brussels, or one... Nobody in Europe knows or cares what Kemi Badenoch thinks. That’s a big mistake | Simon Nixon The opposition leader wants to pull the UK out of the ECHR, wrecking treaties from the Good Friday agreement to the Gibraltar dealSitting in Brussels, or one... Share
Iraq Jul 23, 2026 Iraq’s impossible predicament: why the country is trapped between Iran and the US With the outbreak of this year’s war, Iraq’s balancing act between the two antagonists has collapsed, exposing a perilously fragile stateOne week after the U... Iraq’s impossible predicament: why the country is trapped between Iran and the US With the outbreak of this year’s war, Iraq’s balancing act between the two antagonists has collapsed, exposing a perilously fragile stateOne week after the U... Share
Television Jul 23, 2026 Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston review – you will cringe so hard you turn to cheese The actor emotes his way through Vesuvius’s catastrophic eruption in a docudrama that is embarrassing and exhausting – but undeniably entertaining. Prepare t... Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston review – you will cringe so hard you turn to cheese The actor emotes his way through Vesuvius’s catastrophic eruption in a docudrama that is embarrassing and exhausting – but undeniably entertaining. Prepare t... Share
Art and design Jul 23, 2026 ‘We didn’t care what the client wanted!’: Sheffield’s Designers Republic on their art for Aphex Twin, Pulp … and Pringles Their eye-popping designs burst out of Sheffield in 1986, making them the toast of the music scene. Founder Ian Anderson reveals why some fans think his art... ‘We didn’t care what the client wanted!’: Sheffield’s Designers Republic on their art for Aphex Twin, Pulp … and Pringles Their eye-popping designs burst out of Sheffield in 1986, making them the toast of the music scene. Founder Ian Anderson reveals why some fans think his art... Share
Water Jul 23, 2026 ‘People are scared their neighbours will call the police on them’: how the hosepipe ban got caught up in the culture wars While many people in the UK recognise the need to preserve water, others are furious and planning to flout the ban in their area. The target of their anger?... ‘People are scared their neighbours will call the police on them’: how the hosepipe ban got caught up in the culture wars While many people in the UK recognise the need to preserve water, others are furious and planning to flout the ban in their area. The target of their anger?... Share
Commonwealth Games 2026 Jul 23, 2026 ‘People are looking at Scotland for good fun’: Glasgow prepares for Commonwealth Games Glasgow stepped in at the last minute to host the games, after Victoria in Australia pulled out“A lot of people aren’t fully aware it’s happening,” says one... ‘People are looking at Scotland for good fun’: Glasgow prepares for Commonwealth Games Glasgow stepped in at the last minute to host the games, after Victoria in Australia pulled out“A lot of people aren’t fully aware it’s happening,” says one... Share
Drought Jul 23, 2026 Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe Analysis shows how heatwaves are making atmosphere thirstier, damaging water supplies, food production and power generationExtreme heat supercharged by the c... Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe Analysis shows how heatwaves are making atmosphere thirstier, damaging water supplies, food production and power generationExtreme heat supercharged by the c... Share
Barclays Jul 23, 2026 US senator wants urgent answers from Barclays over Jes Staley’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren says it is unclear how bank failed to uncover former CEO’s links with sex offenderThe leading US senator Elizabeth Warren has cal... US senator wants urgent answers from Barclays over Jes Staley’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren says it is unclear how bank failed to uncover former CEO’s links with sex offenderThe leading US senator Elizabeth Warren has cal... Share
Marine life Jul 23, 2026 Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feedOrcas have been observed ramming into giant fish s... Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feedOrcas have been observed ramming into giant fish s... Share
NHS Jul 23, 2026 ‘I would rather be poor’: man says money cannot compensate for partner’s death after failed cancer diagnosis Exclusive: Darren Rosheski won NHS payout over partner Helen Dutton’s death from rectal cancer after GP misjudged her symptoms“I remember the doctor, after h... ‘I would rather be poor’: man says money cannot compensate for partner’s death after failed cancer diagnosis Exclusive: Darren Rosheski won NHS payout over partner Helen Dutton’s death from rectal cancer after GP misjudged her symptoms“I remember the doctor, after h... Share
Politics and Government Jul 23, 2026 Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy. Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy. Share
